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Emicizumab
INFORMATION ABOUT EMICIZUMAB
Emicizumab Uses
Emicizumab is used in the treatment of haemophilia a.
How Emicizumab works
In people with hemophilia A who have low or missing factor VIII, the blood coagulation process cannot continue normally. Emicizumab acts like a bridge, bringing factor IXa and factor X together to allow the blood coagulation process to continue without needing to replace factor VIII.
Common side effects of Emicizumab
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Joint pain, Headache
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Last updated
30 Sep 2023 | 10:50 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Emicizumab
- Emicizumab is a prescription medicine used for preventing bleeding episodes in adults and children, ages newborn and older, with hemophilia A.
- Before using Emicizumab, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed.
- Emicizumab increases the potential for your blood to clot. You must inform your doctor before taking any other medication.
- Your body may make antibodies against Emicizumab, which may stop Emicizumab from working properly. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you notice that Emicizumab has stopped working (eg, increase in bleeds).